Commune-level subdivisions (Vietnam)
In Vietnam, there are three kinds of second-level administrative subdivisions: the rural commune, the ward, and the special administrative zone. In Vietnam a rural commune is referred to as a xã and urban communes are referred to as Thị trấn, urban townships. However many communities, particularly large urban ones with provincial status, will be divided into wards which are known as phường.
, there were a total of 9,111 communes in Vietnam excluding townships and wards. Each commune may consist of a number of towns and villages; but often wards and commune-level towns are divided into residential neighborhoods or wards which differ from rural communes.
, there were a total of 11,112 commune-level subdivisions in Vietnam, including townships and wards. Thanh Hóa Province has the highest number of communes in any province of Vietnam with a total of 637 commune-level subdivisions.
, according to the Plan to arrange and merge [administrative units in Vietnam 2024–2025|2025 administrative reformation plans], there were a total of 3,321 commune-level subdivisions in Vietnam, including communes, wards and special administrative regions. Thanh Hóa province still has the highest number of commune-level subdivisions with a total of 166.